Woodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical Teaching

Genesis 34—Poor Spiritual Leadership

Lesson 1: __________________ is no substitute for obedience (Gen 31:13 cf. Gen 33:20; 1 Sam 15:22).

Lesson 2: A father’s ____________________ endangers his family (Gen 34:1).

Lesson 3: The __________ __________ to assimilate our families (Gen 34:8-10).

Lesson 4: A fathers’ _________________ causes problems (Gen 34:6-14, 3:17, 16:2).

Lesson 5: A father ________ ______________ his family from the world (Gen 34:3-19)

Lesson 6: ______ __________ our witness (Gen 33:20 cf. Gen 34:30).

Lesson 7: (Part I) It’s __________ too ________ for a father to lead (Part II) and when he does his family __________ ______________ (Gen 35:1-4; Matt 11:28-30).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: James 4:15-17

Day 1: Read Gen. 31:13, 33:18-20 and discuss: Examine yourself. What was the last thing that God clearly revealed to you, through the Holy Spirit and His Word? Are you still walking in obedience? Or, is there need for repentance?

Day 2: Read Gen. 34 and discuss: What are some clear examples of lines you’ve drawn with your family (or, as a non-father: lines that have been drawn in your family)? What is the reason for these boundaries? Does your family understand why there are certain things that are off-limits in your household? Recount an example from your past (or someone you know) of compromise and/or world assimilation. Discuss the lessons your family could learn from this situation.

Day 3: Read Gen. 35:1-4 and discuss: Examine yourself (whether you are a father or not). What sin(s) used to characterize your life? What sin is something that you are actively trying to put-off, but is not completely put-off, yet? What sin do you need to repent of? What do you need to seek forgiveness for? When was the last time you confessed sin to someone else in your family (or to a close friend)? When you feel discouraged because of sin, what kind of response from you would glorify God and exalt Christ?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug & John LaPierre

Pray for these church members / families: (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Glen & Laverne Armstrong, Karen Arnett, Sterling & Crystal Baune, Chuck & Melissa Bauska, Karla Blottenberger

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners; State: State Rep. Jim Walsh; Nation: Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe)

An Unreached People Group: Saharawi (Muslim, Algeria)

Luke 10:17-20 & Isaiah 14:9-17—The Danger of Pride

Lesson 1: ______________ ______ lead to pride (Luke 10:17-18).

Lesson 2: ______________ ________ because of pride (Isa 14:11-14; Eze 28:13; 1 Tim 3:6; John 10:10; Luke 4:18; Matt 12:29).

Lesson 3: (Part I) Jesus didn’t give us victory over ________________ serpents (Part II) but He gave us victory over the __________________ serpent (Luke 10:19; Col 2:15; Gen 3:1-14; Rev 9:10, 12:9-15, 20:2; Rom 16:20).

Lesson 4: ______ __________________ should remove pride (Luke 10:20; Rev 20:15, 21:27; Eph 2:9, Rom 3:28, 11:6; 2 Tim 1:9; Titus 3:5).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: James 4:13-14

Day 1: Read Luke 10:17-20 & Isaiah 14:9-17 and discuss: Consider your own life. When was the last time you acted sinfully prideful after a victory - or were at least tempted to? How would you explain the sin of pride to a child? How would you help them understand how all pride is not necessarily sinful?

Day 2: Read Luke 10:17-20 & Isaiah 14:9-17 and discuss: What desires prompted Lucifer’s fall from heaven? What were the results of his desires? Examine yourself prayerfully. What are your desires? If they are godly desires, are you currently experiencing any temptations to fulfill your godly desires in a sinful manner?

Day 3: Read Luke 10:17-20 and discuss: In what particular way do we -today- have victory over the “spiritual serpent”? What should we rejoice in even more? What specific sin should our salvation put to death?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Scott & Dave Zumstein

Pray for these church members / families: (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Lori Anderson, Crystal Anderson, Laurel Anderson, Drew & Melody Anderson, Tony & Roxanne Aria

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State: State Rep. Brandon P. Vick; Nation: Senator Maria Cantwell

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Minangkabau (Muslim, Indonesia)

(Keith Rice teaching)

The continuation of a discussion regarding the limitations of science and its implications for Christians living in a world that highly venerates science, sometimes to a point of idolatry.

Questions such as the following will be discussed:

Is science a source of knowledge?

Can science prove or disprove Christianity?

Is science a Christian endeavor or an atheistic endeavor, since when we perform science we assume that only the natural world exists?

Should science shape how we interpret scripture?”

(Keith Rice teaching)

A discussion regarding the limitations of science and its implications for Christians living in a world that highly venerates science, sometimes to a point of idolatry.

Questions such as the following will be discussed:

Is science a source of knowledge?

Can science prove or disprove Christianity?

Is science a Christian endeavor or an atheistic endeavor, since when we perform science we assume that only the natural world exists?

Should science shape how we interpret scripture?”

Luke 10:4-16—Ambassadors of Peace

Lesson 1: Christ’s ambassadors:

(Part I) __________ __________ between God and man (Luke 10:5-6; 2 Cor 5:18-20; Rom 5:1, 10; Eph 6:15).

(Part II) Are ________________ men (Luke 10:10-11 cf. Luke 9:53-55; Deut 20:10-13).

Lesson 2: ______________________________ determines judgment (Luke 10:12-15, 12:47-48).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Proverbs 15:1

Day 1: Read Luke 10:4-16 and discuss: What specific instruction in regards to “greeting” was meant to communicate the urgency of their mission? In what sense did the 70 mean “peace” for those they would encounter? Consider your own circle of influence (those you encounter from your closest family, to familiar people you run into on your errands: which ones are not at peace with God, through the Gospel? Pray for opportunities to share the gospel with them.

Day 2: Read Luke 10:4-16 and discuss: Why were the 70 able to peaceful men? When men rejected “them”, who were they actually rejecting? When was the last time you felt - or were tempted to feel - rejected because you shared the gospel with someone? Pray. Ask God to give you an opportunity to share the gospel and ask Him to save the person you share it with. Ask Him also for help to not take the (potential) rejection personally.

Day 3: Read Luke 10:4-16 and discuss: Consider your own life. The last time someone ‘rejected’ you for being a Christian was it for sharing the gospel, or was it because of some political opinion you were advocating for? Consider your own life. What are you known for? Sharing the gospel, as an ambassador of Christ, or some set of political preferences, as a conservative, American? Also, why does accountability determine judgment? Prayerfully consider what specific ways this applies to you.

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald & Steve Moeller

Pray for these church members / families: (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Amy Zumstein, Glen Zumstein, Margaret Zumstein, Marty & Bonnie Ailshie, Martin & Anna Ailshie

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Clark County Fire & Rescue; State: State Rep. Liz Pike; Nation: Senator Patty Murray

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Brunei Malay (Muslim, Brunei)

(Keith Rice teaching)

A discussion regarding the limitations of science and its implications for Christians living in a world that highly venerates science, sometimes to a point of idolatry.

Questions such as the following will be discussed:

Is science a source of knowledge?

Can science prove or disprove Christianity?

Is science a Christian endeavor or an atheistic endeavor, since when we perform science we assume that only the natural world exists?

Should science shape how we interpret scripture?”